Water Pump problems of the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500

Two problems related to water pump have been reported for the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Water Pump problem

Failure Date: 04/19/2016

The truck is falling apart. The welds are coming apart & the whole body is rotting faster than I can fix it. I will not be able to get another inspection sticker. I have replaced the transfer case, water pump, serpentine belt & pulleys, rear drive shaft, upper & lower ball joints, tyrods and the whole brake system. The truck needs to be recalled.

2 Water Pump problem

Failure Date: 06/08/2015

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 55 mph, the front passenger side wheel seized. In addition, the driveshaft detached completely. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the water pump and front passenger side driveshaft were replaced. The contact was uncertain of the repair part that was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.




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